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"On gaming and e-sports, it derives first of all from Vision 2030 and the investment in the 13 industrial sectors, one of which is entertainment....This is the only country on the planet which has a national strategy for our sector." - Brian Ward (CEO, Savvy Games Group) Brian captivated the audience with an insightful deep dive into leveling up the world of gaming and esports. Experience ore transformative insights from industry leaders like Brian at #LEAP25. Pre-register now - https://bit.ly/4a0xzsA #LookBackatLEAP

According to data from Expert Market Research, the global metaverse real estate market size reached an approximate value of USD $1.69 billion in 2023, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 48.60% until 2032 – when it’ll hit $59.83 billion. More people and businesses are investing in virtual assets. But what are the benefits vs the risks – and should you add digital real estate to your portfolio? Learn more on the blog – https://bit.ly/3Xj1Tf9 #LEAP25 #techevent #digitalrealestate

🚀 Calling all startups! 🚀 Do you have what it takes to join the ranks of startup greats? Applications for LEAP Startup 2025 are officially open! This is your chance to showcase your innovation at LEAP 2025, taking place February 9-12 in Riyadh. Take the leap, dive into the future of tech, and stand alongside some of the most groundbreaking startups in the world. 📅 Applications are open until November 1st, 2024 – don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this extraordinary event. Explore the categories, review eligibility criteria, and get ready to make your mark. Become a LEAP Startup today - https://bit.ly/3yMbT7j #LEAP25 #Rocketfuelcompetition #intonewworlds

🚀 Calling All Startups! 🚀 Do you have what it takes to join the ranks of startup greats? Applications for LEAP Startup 2025 are officially open! This is your chance to showcase your innovation at LEAP 2025, taking place February 9-12 in Riyadh. Take the leap, dive into the future of tech, and stand alongside some of the most groundbreaking startups in the world. 📅 Applications are open until November 1st, 2024 – don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this extraordinary event. Explore the categories, review eligibility criteria, and get ready to make your mark. Become a LEAP Startup today - https://bit.ly/3Z1eh4w #LEAP25 #RocketFuelCompetition #IntoNewWorlds

This week’s newsletter features insights from James Caan CBE, Serial Entrepreneur & former BBC Dragons’ Den investor: “I think entrepreneurs sometimes believe it’s money that makes the difference. Money is just one ingredient — the experience factor, to me, is just as important as the capital you need to start a business.” Discover why age and experience matter in entrepreneurship, and how younger entrepreneurs can still thrive by using mentorship and learning from others. Read more now! #entrepreneurship #mentorship #techevent

Speaking at LEAP 2023, James Caan CBE (Serial entrepreneur, Media Commentator and Former Investor on BBC’s Dragons’ Den) said: “When you look at an entrepreneur…we start off with an idea, we raise some money, we have passion and excitement. The thing that we lack is experience. By definition – we’re a startup.” And that’s why mentorship is invaluable – because it fills in that experience gap and sets entrepreneurs up with real-world knowledge. But how do you find the right mentor? Learn more in our new blog post - https://bit.ly/3SWWnMs #LEAP25 #entrepreneurs #startups

"...The people that are at LEAP are not the technologists from the region, but these are global technologies that are working on building the future of technology in one place in Saudi. So, it's really remarkable to see Saudi becoming the hub and the thought leader of this topic." - Mudassir Sheikha (CEO and Co-Founder, Careem) Mudassir took the Main Stage to dive deep into the evolving landscape of mobility, revealing what the future holds for transportation. Join us at #LEAP25 to explore more exciting topics and ideas. Pre-register now via the link in bio - https://bit.ly/4a0xzsA #techevent #intonewworlds #techinnovations

When people understand the science behind the product, they’re more likely to trust the product. For the rollout of autonomous vehicles (AVs), this link between scientific literacy and trust is critical – because people can only confidently adopt AVs if they understand how they work. We explore the long road to building trust in AVs on the blog - https://bit.ly/4cuOcxZ #LEAP25 #techevent #KSA #AVs